Hundreds of parishioners braved the cold to witness the ordination of Jack Green by Most Rev Vincent Long Van Nguyen OFM Conv at Sacred Heart Parish, Westmead on Saturday night, 2 June. Seats were rare as many stood outside the doors of just to catch a glimpse of the ordination.

Deacon Jack studied at the Catholic Institute of Sydney and the University of Notre Dame, Sydney. In 2014, he was awarded an undergraduate medal for the highest marks achieved in the areas of Philosophy and Theology at the University of Notre Dame. Apart from his studies, Jack is a keen footballer, having played for Rydalmere FC and in seminary competitions.